Announcing the 4th annual Kauai Invasive Spearfish Tournament. This tournament is to gather free divers who are as passionate about the sport as they are about the culture. Kauai is our home and we can all play a part in preserving its beauty and bounty for many generations. Not only will you challenge yourself to prove your diving skills, but you will be taking an active part in decreasing the invasive fish population and providing specimens to research invasive trends.

◦Divers must swim-out or use self propelled flotation devices absolutely NO motorized vessels

◦Divers must use 3-prong or spearguns in their fishing.

◦Divers must NOT use scuba or other artificial breathing equipment

•You must dive with a dive partner(s)

◦Scoring is individual. All fish weighed in must be speared by the diver on tournament day.

•Fish must be restaurant quality

◦All fish (including invasives) must be in edible condition mutilated, rotten, dehydrated, frozen, rancid, or non-fresh fish (as determined by tournament organizer ) will be disqualified. USE ICE. Any disqualification decision made by the tournament organizer is non-disputable.

•All fish will be judged by weight

◦Divers must weigh in by 4:45pm

◦If any tie in scoring exists, the diver with the earlier registration for the event will place ahead of the later registering diver.

•Bringing any illegal game to weigh-in results in automatic disqualification

◦Divers must follow all current Hawaii State Fishing regulations and laws

◦REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO COMPETE

◦All divers must complete either the online tournament registration or drop off completed tournament registration form to Krystl Apeles, Dan Erickson, or Kappa Beach Shop by November 03, 2017

◦WEIGH IN & AWARDS

◦The tournament weigh-in will begin at 4:00 pm. Divers must weigh in their catch or be in-line to weigh-in their catch by 4:45 pm or be disqualified. Following will be the awards ceremony, prize raffles (must be present to win), and BBQ. Water will be provided but bring your own flask or cup. This is a eco-friendly event to spread awareness of environmental impact. Beverages will not be provided BYOB. Location TBD.

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